Youth Care Duty Officer – Center Operations Lead

Good Shepherd Secure Unit; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Bishopton is looking for a dedicated Duty Officer to help manage the centre and support vulnerable young people. This role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, along with prior experience in supporting youth. The successful candidate will coordinate care services, ensure safety, and help create a nurturing environment while upholding children's rights. A qualification in social care is necessary, along with a commitment to further training and registration with the SSSC.

Benefits

Great benefits package

Enthusiastic and dedicated team

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people.
• Commitment to upholding and promoting Children's Rights.
• Willingness to apply for registration with the SSSC as a registered supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe running of the centre across all staff teams.
• Support and coordinate care services across the Houses of GSC.
• Ensure the quality of care aligns with GSC's ethos and procedural requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Management skills

Education

Higher National Certificate in Social Care or equivalent

Scottish Vocational Qualification in Caring for Children and Young People (Level 4 or above)

Job description

A children's care service in Bishopton is looking for a dedicated Duty Officer to help manage the centre and support vulnerable young people. This role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, along with prior experience in supporting youth. The successful candidate will coordinate care services, ensure safety, and help create a nurturing environment while upholding children's rights. A qualification in social care is necessary, along with a commitment to further training and registration with the SSSC.